Stepping out for Carers Week 12 – 18 June

Devon Carers supports over 20,000 carers from across Devon. As part of Carers Week and to celebrate the huge contribution Carers make in supporting their loved ones we are launching our Step Out for Carers Week Challenge.

We would like to invite carers to come along and take part in one of our free and accessible health walks. It’s an opportunity to get out, meet other carers and to clock up steps as part of the challenge. All we ask is that you have great fun and record how many steps you make. All steps will be collated and the total distance calculated will be shared at the end of Carers Week. We are aiming to reach 500,000 steps.

Lesley Willmott, Devon Carers Senior Lead Practitioner said:

This is such a good opportunity for carers to meet other carers in a relaxed way and enjoy a short walk around some of the beautiful places in Devon. We all know the health benefits of walking and how good it is for releasing stress. We are trying to encourage as many carers as possible to join in and to gently introduce a walk into their everyday routine.

Join us at a local walk:

The walks will be attended by representatives from the Devon Carers Team, who will be on hand to provide any information you need and serve refreshments at the end of all the walks.

For more information about the walks please contact Susie Plunkett on 03456 434435.

EASTERN DEVON

Tues 13 June, 11:00am, Exmouth Seafront

Meet on the seafront outside The Merchant (33-34 Strand) for a walk through Manor Gardens to Esplanade and along to the lifeboat station. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be available at The Merchant afterwards. Please book in advance by calling 03456 434435. (Ask to speak to Susie Plunkett or e-mail [email protected])

Thurs 15 June, 11:00am, Tiverton Canal Ramble

Meet at the Ducks Ditty floating Café Bar for a walk along the canal path. A round trip of approx. 1.5 miles. Teas/coffees available but you may wish to bring a packed lunch

Fri 16 June, 10:30am, The Donkey Sanctuary

A guided walk that will take approx one hour and will be followed by a sandwich lunch afterwards. Limited places available so please book in advance by calling 03456 434435. (Ask to speak to Susie Plunkett or e-mail [email protected])

EXETER

Weds 14 June, 10:30am & 1:30pm, Guided tours of Exeter

Meet at St Stephen's Church for a tour of the city led by Exeter Redcoat Guides. Refreshments will be served afterwards at St Stephen's.

NORTHERN DEVON

Mon 12 June, 11:00am, Tarka Trail

Meet at the Braunton Inn for a 1-mile walk followed by refreshments.

Weds 14 June, 11:15am & 2:00pm, RHS Rosemoor Torrington

Enjoy a guided walk around Rosemoor Gardens. Places are limited so please book in advance by calling 03456 434435

SOUTHERN DEVON

Mon 12 June, 12:00pm, Dawlish

Meet at the Methodist Church for a short walk around Dawlish followed by tea and cake in a local café

Mon 12 June, 9:45am, Ivybridge

Meet at Ivybridge Leisure Centre for a 30 minute walk which is suitable for all abilities. Please book your place by calling 03456 434435

Tues 13 June, 9:45am, Modbury Walk & Talk

Meet at Modbury Health Centre for a walk of approx. 2 miles. Refreshments will be available to purchase afterwards. (Meet at 9:30am if you have not joined in with a walk organised by 'Walk & Talk' before) Please book your place by calling 03456 434435.

Weds 14 June, 10:30am, South Brent Walk & Talk

Meet in the South Brent Old School Centre for a 45-minute gentle walk. Refreshments will be available to purchase afterwards. (Meet at 10:20am if you have not joined in with a walk organised by ‘Walk & Talk’ before) Please book your place by calling 03456 434435.

Weds 14 June, 11am, Totnes Walk & Talk

Meet in the Civic Hall, Market Square for a walk around Totnes Gardens. Refreshments will be available to purchase afterwards. (Meet at 10:40am if you have not joined in with a walk organised by ‘Walk & Talk’ before) Please book your place by calling 03456 434435.

Active Devon also leads 115 walks every week across the county and are especially keen to welcome anyone who wants to join a walk in Carers Week. Search for Active Devon's 'Walking for Health' walks at www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

The walks will be attended by representatives from the Devon Carers Team, who will be on hand to provide any information you need and serve refreshments at the end of all the walks.

For more information about the walks please contact Susie Plunkett on 03456 434435.

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